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Country fried tofu biscuits and gravy

Country fried tofu biscuits and gravy

This recipe was created by Humane World for Animals’ expert chefs and approved by our team of registered dietitians. 
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Servings: 12
Serving size: 13.05oz

Ingredients

Biscuits

  • 12 each Dough, Biscuit, plain

Frying batter

  • 2 cups Non-Dairy Milk, Soy, unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup Flour, All-purpose
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar, Apple Cider
  • 1 tablespoon Sauce, Hot, generic
  • 1 tablespoon Seasoning, Poultry
  • 1 teaspoon Salt, Kosher

Frying breading

  • 3 cups Crumbs, Panko Bread
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour, All-purpose
  • 1/3 cup Seasoning, Poultry
  • 1 teaspoon Salt, Kosher
  • 5 1/3 cup Tofu, Extra Firm, drained, pressed, cubed 2 ounce, 2 inch square planks

Gravy

  • 1/2 cup Flour, All-purpose
  • 1/2 cup Non-Dairy Butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt, Kosher
  • 3/4 teaspoon Seasoning, Poultry
  • 3/4 teaspoon Garlic, powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon Pepper, White, ground
  • 5 1/3 cups Non-Dairy Milk, Soy, unsweetened, warm

Instructions

For biscuits

  • Bake biscuits according to manufacturer's instructions.

For batter

  • In a bowl whisk soy milk and vinegar, let sit 10 minutes to thicken. Stir in flour, hot sauce and seasonings until smooth.

For frying breading

  • Combine breadcrumbs, flour and seasonings and stir to combine.

To fry tofu

  • Dip tofu planks into batter and then toss in dry breading to coat. Fry in deep fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Tofu can be fried to order or held in hotel pans in hot box until service.

For gravy

  • Make a roux by melting butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add flour, stirring while cooking until lightly browned (blonde stage), about 3-4 minutes. Add spices and stir. Slowly add warm soymilk, whisking constantly for smooth consistency.
  • Allow to a simmer and reduce for 10 minutes until thick. Gravy can be stored in a bain marie in a hot well until ready for service.

For service

  • Add two tofu planks to plate and top 3 ounces gravy and a biscuit.

Notes

*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using. 

Nutrition

Serving: 13.05oz | Calories: 2220kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1068mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g